• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Your Union
    • CCFA Executive
    • Committees
    • Policies
    • Careers
  • Collective Agreements
    • Know Your Rights
    • Bargaining
    • Grievances & Settlements
  • News
    • Calendar
  • Blog
    • Academia & Education
    • Arts & Leisure
    • Committees
    • Community
    • Equity & Social Justice
    • From the President
    • History
    • Indigenization
    • Labour Relations
    • Rights & Benefits
    • Workshops & Infosessions
    • The Confluence Newsletter Archives
  • Resources
    • Benefits
    • Professional Development
    • PD Guidelines and Forms
    • Seniority List
  • Contact Us
  • Shop

collective agreement

Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights

May 16, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Congratulations to your newly elected CCFA Executives! We are happy to announce that the following nominees have been elected or acclaimed to Office for 2025-26: We are also pleased to inform you that Isabel Grondin (HSHS) has been re-elected to the position of CCFA Representative on the PD Committee, effective immediately. The Executive Committee extends our … [Read more...] about Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights

Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes

April 2, 2025 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

At Camosun College, faculty members are protected by a legally binding collective agreement between the CCFA (Camosun College Faculty Association) and the employer. One of the key features of this agreement is that no faculty member can be required to accept changes to their workload, evaluations, or other terms of their employment without their explicit agreement. This might … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes

2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM –  Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)

February 26, 2025 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

You’re invited! All Camosun College Faculty Association Members are encouraged to attend the Winter General Meeting on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Location: HYBRID:  In-person: CHW 235 (Interurban) or Online: Zoom (see link and details in your Outlook Invite) Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you’ve received our invite and link.  … [Read more...] about 2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM –  Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)

Fall 2024 Special General Meeting Highlights

December 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Fall Special General Meeting on December 12, 2024? If so, here are the highlights: Meeting Business Territorial Acknowledgement Agenda Section 54 of the BC Labour Code requires employers to give 60 days' notice and engage in good-faith discussions with the union before implementing changes … [Read more...] about Fall 2024 Special General Meeting Highlights

2024 Seniority List

December 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

The 2024 Seniority List is finally published on our website, but wait... Find the 2024 Seniority List here. What is Seniority? Seniority is a system used in workplaces and organizations to rank employees based on their length of service. Only Continuing faculty members earn seniority. Term faculty members accumulate "service in the bargaining unit," which is … [Read more...] about 2024 Seniority List

PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!

October 24, 2024 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister As you are aware, the college has been put under an "Essential Spending Mandate". You will have been told that nonessential spending includes "Optional or deferrable conferences". NOTE: This does NOT apply to CCFA funded PD activities! These funds are entirely at the discretion of the CCFA. So please, keep applying for funds to … [Read more...] about PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!

Workload & Why It Matters

September 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

A tale as old as time, "This is the way it is because it is the way we've always done it." Or this one, "If anyone says something, it could actually get worse for all of us, just wait until you're continuing." And the worst one yet, "it's only happening to the Term faculty." We promote Fair Employment Week each October, but I say we should focus on it all month—all … [Read more...] about Workload & Why It Matters

A Few Helpful Reminders for CCFA Members – Fall 2024

September 27, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Hi Members! A few end-of-the-month reminders, but trying to keep this brief because the official digest comes out next week! Be on the lookout for our Bargaining Team and Exec members circulating in your areas.  They’ll be dropping into your department and team meetings with our Bargaining Survey!  I know it seems obscenely soon, since we don’t even have an … [Read more...] about A Few Helpful Reminders for CCFA Members – Fall 2024

2024 Fall GM – Tuesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 PM – Now Hybrid!

September 11, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Attention Camosun College Faculty Association Members, your Fall General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, on Zoom AND at Lansdowne in Wilna Thomas 201.  Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you've received our invite and link.  If you haven't gotten an invite, please contact us. If you've never attended a CCFA General … [Read more...] about 2024 Fall GM – Tuesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 PM – Now Hybrid!

Invite your Union to your next Department Meeting!

September 9, 2024 by Michael Stewart Leave a Comment

Our current collective agreement expires in less than six months. Yes, the contract we ratified only a year ago is already on its post-retirement contract. Your Contract Negotiations Team (CNC) is well on its way to drafting new language to secure better working conditions for you and your faculty colleagues. From our General Meetings, our Town Halls, and our many hallway … [Read more...] about Invite your Union to your next Department Meeting!

Inadequate Parking at IU – Grievance Settlement 2024

May 31, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

I can't think of a better recent example of our union "Working Together as One" than how so many members stepped up when we called on you to provide evidence for our Inadequate Parking at Interurban Grievance. Members working at Interurban submitted over 150 unique complaints documenting issues finding parking. Of these members scores of them were willing to provide direct … [Read more...] about Inadequate Parking at IU – Grievance Settlement 2024

Faculty Feature: The History of Scheduled Development         

April 24, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Open Book in Spotlight

Re-published from Jan 2020 Confluence, Vol 9 - Issue 3, by Mark Kunen with edits & updates by Lynelle Yutani Next spring, the CCFA Negotiating Committee will enter a new round of bargaining that may, in some unpredictable ways, change the collective agreement that defines our salaries, benefits, and, to a large extent, our working conditions. The collective agreement is … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: The History of Scheduled Development         

2024 Winter GM – Highlights

March 15, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Winter General Meeting on March 7, 2024? We wish that everyone could be there, but know that it isn't possible so here are the highlights. Our next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting & due to a scheduling conflict will be rescheduled so please watch your college email account for an update to the … [Read more...] about 2024 Winter GM – Highlights

Know Your Rights: New LOA XX Revising & Rescinding Term Appointments

March 10, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

When the college cancels offerings or fails to offer diverse learning content, particularly in Arts & Science, there can be a lot of negative effects: Sure, there's a ton of uncertainty on the horizon - partly due to the recent changes in International Student Visas. However, as we've all read in CamNews and has been reported to the Board of Governors by the President … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: New LOA XX Revising & Rescinding Term Appointments

Register Now for CAUT Collective Bargaining April 02 – April 05, 2024

March 9, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Greetings Members!   Have you been thinking about joining our Bargaining Team this year? We hope so! What? You're worried you won't know what is going on since you've never been at a bargaining table before? Don't worry, we got you! This CAUT Collective Bargaining workshop is just for you, I know, I took it last year! We are proud to bring you another … [Read more...] about Register Now for CAUT Collective Bargaining April 02 – April 05, 2024

2024 Winter GM – Thursday, March 7, 3:00-4:30 PM – Online

February 29, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Na'tsa'maht - Working Together as One: Artist Butch Dick

Attention Camosun College Faculty Association Members, your Winter General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, on Zoom.  Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you've received our invite and link.  If you haven't gotten an invite, please contact us. If you've never attended a CCFA General Meeting before, GMs are held virtually, … [Read more...] about 2024 Winter GM – Thursday, March 7, 3:00-4:30 PM – Online

Labour Action for Equity Course

February 8, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Register NOW for the CAUT Labour Action for Equity Course — March 4 - 15, 2024 Here's another great educational opportunity being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) through our Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) affiliation! This is an ideal course where ongoing organizing with your association’s members is critical … [Read more...] about Labour Action for Equity Course

CCFA Endorses the FPSE Call for the Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

February 1, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani

The Camosun College Faculty Association endorses the following FPSE statement and actions. The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) joined today with our national partners, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), in writing to Premier David Eby to call for the immediate resignation of Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education … [Read more...] about CCFA Endorses the FPSE Call for the Immediate Resignation of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Know Your Rights: Scheduled Development Time

January 31, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 2 Comments

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

Hi Continuing Faculty Members! This is by no means the "official" version of this clause. But until we do have one, it seemed wise to publish a clean version for readability since Scheduled Development Intents are due Feb 1! Remember that once you've created your Intent in Faculty Connect, you'll have to wait for your Chair AND Dean or Director to approve it before you … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Scheduled Development Time

The $250 (UPDATE: $375!) Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account is (finally) here!

January 24, 2024 by Michael Stewart 2 Comments

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE LWSA HAS NOW PASSED. MANULIFE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY MORE CLAIMS. If you have already submitted a claim before May 1, 2025 and it was rejected or stalled, contact ac.ytlucafnusomac@gniniagrab for help. UPDATE: This fund has been increased from $250 per eligible member to $375! Click for more. We know members have been waiting patiently for the … [Read more...] about The $250 (UPDATE: $375!) Lifestyle and Wellness Spending Account is (finally) here!

Know Your Rights: Emergency Absences

January 23, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

Did you get snowed in? A message from your stewards on the Contract Management Committee: If you had to miss either Wednesday or Thursday morning last week, when the college was open for business, because of inclement weather, here are your choices regarding the missed time (either a half day or a whole day, depending on whether you missed one or both mornings): If … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Emergency Absences

Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Update

January 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 3 Comments

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

We recently held three Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Infosessions. While these were attended by over 100 members, we know that not everyone who wanted to, was able to attend. Here's a review of what we covered and what we learned from the members who attended! This is an update of our original Know Your Rights: Appraisal post and review Clause 28 of the CCFA Local … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Update

Know Your Rights: Faculty Hiring Panels

January 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

How is Hiring done in your Department? I've heard about quite a few different processes being used and unfortunately, that's a problem because there's just one, acceptable BARGAINED process allowed. From our most recent Memorandum of Settlement which will eventually become our 2022-2025 Collective Agreement. Faculty Hiring Panels, as outlined in the Camosun-CCFA … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Faculty Hiring Panels

Warning! Predatory Conferences

January 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

Martha McAlister and the PD Funding Committee would like members to beware of SCAM conferences. There has been an increase in fake "Predatory Conferences" Before you seek funding to attend a conference, please ensure it is a reputable organization. It can be very hard to detect and a number of us have been fooled. Keep an eye out for some of these red … [Read more...] about Warning! Predatory Conferences

CAUT Grievance Handling Workshop

January 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

This is another callout for CAUT Grievance Handling– which is being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). CCFA Members, through our membership in the Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE), are eligible to enroll for this free training! This is an ideal course where you'll learn a little bit about the grievance and dispute … [Read more...] about CAUT Grievance Handling Workshop

Call for Nominations for a FPSE College Pension Plan Trustee

January 16, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

This notice is a call for nominations for a Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) College Pension Plan trustee. Please email any faculty nominations to Exec for review by noon on Wednesday, February 9, 2024. The Opportunity The BC College Pension Fund, as of its most recent annual report, has $6.6 billion in assets*.  The Fund represents roughly 2.8% of BC’s … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for a FPSE College Pension Plan Trustee

2023 Seniority List

January 10, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

The 2023 Seniority List is finally out and published on our website! Do you know why a Union's Seniority List is so important? The seniority list is important because it plays a vital role in ensuring fairness and consistency within the organization. It serves as a reference point for various employment-related decisions. In many departments, seniority influences the … [Read more...] about 2023 Seniority List

If you didn’t receive retro pay, write your Union!

January 3, 2024 by Michael Stewart Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! Most Camosun College faculty members should have received their long-awaited (and much fought-for) retro pay from the negotiated wage increases in the 2022-2025 Collective Agreement on December 15. This includes continuing members employed at any point from ratification on Sept 21 to the date of the first issue of the pay increase on October 12 and any term … [Read more...] about If you didn’t receive retro pay, write your Union!

Inadequate Parking Grievance – Updates

December 15, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

Hopefully you've all read our previous blog post on gathering more data about inadequate parking at Interurban Campus. And, for all of you who've sent us your data, reports, photos, and more - we want to thank you & ask that you keep them coming! We also want to know what happened when you disputed a ticket! The reason why we want you to keep sending us this information … [Read more...] about Inadequate Parking Grievance – Updates

Know Your Rights – Prep Time

December 15, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani 2 Comments

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

7.06 Preparation Time for New Employees We can all remember how difficult it was for us during that very first term of teaching as a brand new new faculty member at the college. There's so much to learn! Where are your classrooms going to be, where should you park, what equipment will you need, and where is your workstation? You meet dozens of new folx, you get access to … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights – Prep Time

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Professional Development Funding

  • Professional Development Info
  • How to submit an application?
  • Upcoming PD Application Deadlines

Collective Agreements

  • 2022-2025 Collective Agreement
  • 2022-2025 Collective Agreement FAQ
  • Current CCFA Wage Table
  • CCFA Manulife Benefits Summary
  • CCFA Seniority List (Dec 2024)

Search

Sign Up for Announcements

President

Lynelle Yutani
ac.ytlucafnusomac@tnediserp

Young Building Y222
Phone: 250-370-3594

Administration & Operations

Peg Ford
Eva Jaycox

ac.ytlucafnusomac@afcc


Office Hours:
Monday -Friday
8:30am – 4:00pm
In Person:
Young Building Y221 / Monday -Thursday
8:30am – Noon or by appointment
Phone: 250-370-3655  

Footer

About CCFA

Your Union represents the voices of over 600 continuing and term members employed at Camosun College. We support and advocate for your employment rights under our collective agreement and seek to improve your working conditions through collective bargaining.

Together we are stronger.

The CCFA is proud to be a Unionized Employer.  Our staff are members of CUPE 1004.  You can view their local agreement by clicking here.

 

Useful Links

  • Your Current CCFA Executive
  • Professional Development
  • Member Resources
  • Committees
  • About CCFA
  • The Confluence Newsletter Archives
  • Calendar

Search

Administrative Login

Share or Re-blog with Creative Commons Attributions:

Creative Commons Licence
CCFA Website & Confluence Blog by Camosun College Faculty Association is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at ac.ytlucafnusomac@tnediserp:otliam.

The Camosun College Faculty Association serves it’s members while residing on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees) and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We express our profound gratitude to our traditional hosts’ welcome and tolerance of our uninvited presence while we strive to dismantle our colonial, patriarchal, and racist cultural biases.
Copyright © 2025 CCFA